Hamlets of Southold Professional Review and Guide

"The little hamlets of Cutchogue and Peconic are full of vineyards and wineries. The area is also rich in history and natural beauty, featured prominently on the roads this route covers. Beside the Downs Farm Preserve at the start, the ride also passes the Goldsmith Inlet, a 35-acre park on Long Island Sound surrounded by old-growth forests.

This ride starts at the Downs Farm Preserve, a quiet natural spot just outside of nearby Mattituck. Following NY 25, it passes through Cutchogue and Peconic, past a number of vineyards and wineries, then turns just before downtown Southold to explore some of the quieter back roads and public beaches in Peconic. Food options are limited, but many of the vineyards serve meat and cheese boards and other rustic food offerings for alfresco dining."

-- David Streever , Best Bike Rides Long Island (Falcon Guides).